Here are comments by people that viewed this modern painting of the Nativity.

"I had to look at this like FIVE TIMES to register all the layers of symbolism going into the piece by Patterson of the Present day Nativity.

The hoodie as a veil.

Weisman cigarettes - refers to the three wisemen and the camels.

Each of them is haloed by an advertisement sticker.

No Vacancy sign on the motel.

Dove sticker over Maria’s head. The paper at José’s feet has an advert for Shepard Watches Maria’s hoodie says Nazareth High School The sign above José’s head proclaims ‘Good News!’

Neon sign with a star symbol also over Maria’s head.

The crown over the ‘Dave’s City Motel’ sign. “New Manger.”

The sign behind Jose’s elbow likely says ‘Herod.’

The wee little plant growing through the cracks at their feet.

Mary rode in on a donkey, and Maria is sitting on a plastic pony.

The artist added - "The verse from the prophet Ezekiel in the graffiti on the phone kiosk, the way the “Save More!” behind Mary’s head looks kinda like “Ave Maria!,” and the two ads for “Glad” and “Tide” on the newspaper (get it?)."

And "New Man" on the motel sign.It’s like a New Testament ‘I Spy.’ I love it!"